CRS Reports - 2015

Overview

The following are the GAO reports published in 2015 that are discussed in this wiki (in reverse chronological order). Those reports that have already been summarized are in blue; those that have not yet been summarized are in red.

[NOTE: CRS Reports are often updated; many are updated multiple times. The links below are to the most recent version of the Report.]

December

• Employer Wellness Programs and Genetic Information: Frequently Asked Questions (Dec. 17, 2015).
• First Spoofing Conviction Gives Teeth to Dodd-Frank in Prosecuting Commodities Violations (CRS Legal Sidebar) (Dec. 15, 2015).
• Cybersecurity: Legislation, Hearings, and Executive Branch Documents (Dec. 10, 2015).

November

• Still Fair Use for Google Books: Second Circuit Ruling in Authors Guild v. Google (CRS Legal Sidebar) (Nov. 30, 2015).
• The EMV Chip Card Transition: Background, Status, and Issues for Congress (Nov. 27, 2015).
• Bivens Does Not Apply to Overseas Fourth Amendment Violations with National Security Overtones (CRS Legal Sidebar) (Nov. 23, 2015).
• Internet Governance and the Domain Name System: Issues for Congress (Nov. 20, 2015).
• Paris Attacks and 'Going Dark': Intelligence-Related Issues to Consider (CRS Insight) (Nov. 19, 2015).
• Cybersecurity: Legislation, Hearings, and Executive Branch Documents (Nov. 17, 2015).
• Cybersecurity and Information Sharing: Comparison of H.R. 1560 (PCNA and NCPAA) and S. 754 (CISA) (Nov. 6, 2015)
• The Future of Internet Governance: Should the U.S. Relinquish Its Authority Over ICANN? (Nov. 3, 2015).

October

• The EU-U.S. Safe Harbor Agreement on Personal Data Privacy: In Brief (Oct. 29, 2015).
• Senate Passes Cybersecurity Information Sharing Bill-What's Next? (CRS Legal Sidebar) {Oct. 28, 2015).
• Cybersecurity: Legislation, Hearings, and Executive Branch Documents (Oct. 21, 2015).
• Privilege Against Self-Incrimination Supplements Journalist Privilege (CRS Legal Sidebar) (Oct. 20, 2015).
• Bitcoin: Questions, Answers, and Analysis of Legal Issues (Oct. 13, 2015).
• The Internet of Things: Frequently Asked Questions (Oct. 13, 2015).
• The Internet Tax Freedom Act: In Brief (Oct. 5, 2015).
• Cybersecurity: Legislation, Hearings, and Executive Branch Documents (Oct. 2, 2015).

September

• Copyright Licensing in Music Distribution, Reproduction, and Public Performance (Sept. 22, 2015).
• Third Circuit Affirms the FTC's Authority to Regulate Data Security as an Unfair Trade Practice (CRS Legal Sidebar) (Sept. 21, 2015).
• Is There a Gap in Insider Trading Coverage for Hacking? (CRS Legal Sidebar) (Sept. 18, 2015).
• Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS): Commercial Outlook for a New Industry (Sept. 9, 2015).
• Encryption and Evolving Technology: Implications for U.S. Law Enforcement Investigations (Sept. 8, 2015).
• Cybersecurity: Data, Statistics, and Glossaries (Sept. 8, 2015).
• Cybersecurity: Legislation, Hearings, and Executive Branch Documents (Sept. 8, 2015).
• The EMV Chip Card Transition: Background, Status, and Issues for Congress (Sept. 8, 2015).
• What Does the Latest Court Ruling on NSA Telephone Metadata Program Mean? (CRS Legal Sidebar) (Sept. 3, 2015).

August

• How Many UAVs for DOD? (CRS Insights) (Aug. 27, 2015).
• Policy Implications of the Internet of Things (Aug. 25, 2015).
• The Intelligence Community and Its Use of Contractors: Congressional Oversight Issues (Aug. 18, 2015).
• The Future of Internet Governance: Should the U.S. Relinquish Its Authority Over ICANN? (Aug. 18, 2015).
• Bitcoin: Questions, Answers, and Analysis of Legal Issues (Aug. 14, 2015).
• The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) (Aug. 6, 2015).
• Cybersecurity and Information Sharing: Comparison of House and Senate Bills in the 114th Congress (Aug. 5, 2015).

July

• National Security Letters in Foreign Intelligence Investigations: A Glimpse at the Legal Background (July 31, 2015).
• NLRB Weighs In on Insulting Facebook Posts Cases (CRS Legal Sidebar) (July 31, 2015).
• Consumer and Credit Reporting, Scoring, and Related Policy Issues (July 30, 2015).
• License Plates and Public Signs: Government First Amendment Speech (July 29, 2015).
• Patent Litigation Reform Legislation in the 114th Congress (July 29, 2015).
• Expansion of WTO Information Technology Agreement Targets December Conclusion (CRS Insights) (July 28, 2015).
• OPM Data Breach: Personnel Security Background Investigation Data (CRS Insights) (July 24, 2015).
• Cyber Intrusion into U.S. Office of Personnel Management: In Brief (July 17, 2015).
• Cybersecurity: Legislation, Hearings, and Executive Branch Documents (July 15, 2015).
• Dark Web (CRS Report) (July 7, 2015).
• Access to Broadband Networks: The Net Neutrality Debate (July 1, 2015).

June

• The Federal Communications Commission: Current Structure and Its Role in the Changing Telecommunications Landscape (June 29, 2015).
• Internet Governance and the Domain Name System: Issues for Congress (June 24, 2015).
• The Future of Internet Governance: Should the U.S. Relinquish Its Authority Over ICANN? (June 24, 2015).
• Protecting Civil Aviation from Cyberattacks (CRS Insights) (June 18, 2015).
• Intelligence Authorization Legislation for FY2016: Selected Provisions (CRS Insights) (June 15, 2015).
• Cybersecurity and Information Sharing: Comparison of Legislative Proposals in the 114th Congress (June 12, 2015).
• Access to Broadband Networks: The Net Neutrality Debate (June 12, 2015).
• Net Neutrality: Selected Legal Issues Raised by the FCC's 2015 Open Internet Order (June 12, 2015).
• The Internet Tax Freedom Act: In Brief (June 11, 2015).
• Cybersecurity Issues for the Bulk Power System (June 10, 2015).
• USA FREEDOM Act Reinstates Expired USA PATRIOT Act Provisions But Limits Bulk Collection (CRS Legal Sidebar) (June 4, 2015).
• Cybersecurity and Information Sharing: Comparison of H.R. 1560 and H.R. 1731 as Passed by the House (June 4, 2015).
• Legislation to Facilitate Cybersecurity Information Sharing: Economic Analysis (June 3, 2015).

May

• Overview of Constitutional Challenges to NSA Collection Activities (May 21, 2015).
• Government Collection of Private Information: Background and Issues Related to the USA PATRIOT Act Reauthorization in Brief (May 19, 2015).
• Sunset of Section 215 of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 (memorandum for the House Judiciary Committee) (May 19, 2015).
• Tracking Federal Funds: USAspending.gov and Other Data Sources (May 13, 2015).
• The Future of Internet Governance: Should the U.S. Relinquish Its Authority Over ICANN? (May 11, 2015).
• The Potential Impact of the Second Circuit's Ruling Against Bulk Collection on USA PATRIOT Act Reauthorization (CRS Legal Sidebar) (May 8, 2015).
• Money for Something: Music Licensing in the 21st Century (May 7, 2015).
• Cybersecurity: Data, Statistics, and Glossaries (May 7, 2015).
• The Future of Internet Governance: Should the U.S. Relinquish Its Authority Over ICANN? (May 5, 2015).

April

• Cybersecurity and Information Sharing: Comparison of H.R. 1560 and H.R. 1731 as Passed by the House (Apr. 29, 2015).
• Cybersecurity: Authoritative Reports and Resources, by Topic (Apr. 28, 2015).
• Social Media in the House of Representatives: Frequently Asked Questions (Apr. 22, 2015).
• Cybersecurity and Information Sharing: Comparison of H.R. 1560 and H.R. 1731 (Apr. 20, 2015).
• Attribution in Cyberspace: Challenges for U.S. Law Enforcement (Apr. 17, 2015).
• Access to Broadband Networks: The Net Neutrality Debate (Apr. 16, 2015).
• Cybersecurity: CRS Experts (Apr. 15, 2015).
• Air Traffic Control: FAA Needs a More Comprehensive Approach to Address Cybersecurity As Agency Transitions to NextGen (GAO-15-370) (Apr. 14, 2015).
• Copyright Licensing in Music Distribution, Reproduction, and Public Performance (Apr. 15, 2015).
• The Federal Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Program: Background, Funding and Activities (Apr. 10, 2015).
• Taxation of Internet Sales and Access: Legal Issues (Apr. 10, 2015).
• "Amazon Laws" and Taxation of Internet Sales: Constitutional Analysis (Apr. 9, 2015).
• Science and Technology Issues in the 114th Congress (Apr. 7, 2015).
• Net Neutrality: Selected Legal Issues Raised by the FCC's 2015 Open Internet Order (Apr. 6, 2015).
• Social Media in the House of Representatives: Frequently Asked Questions (Apr. 2, 2015).

March

• Domestic Drones and Privacy: A Primer (Mar. 30, 2015).
• Cybersecurity: Authoritative Reports and Resources, by Topic (Mar. 30, 2015).
• Cyberwarfare and Cyberterrorism: In Brief (Mar. 27, 2015).
• The Federal Communications Commission: Current Structure and Its Role in the Changing Telecommunications Landscape (Mar. 16, 2015).
• Cybersecurity and Information Sharing: Legal Challenges and Solutions (Mar. 16, 2015).
• Cybersecurity: Authoritative Reports and Resources, by Topic (Mar. 13, 2015).
• Access to Broadband Networks: The Net Neutrality Debate (Mar. 9, 2015).
• Internet Domain Names: Background and Policy Issues (Mar. 6, 2015).
• Internet Governance and the Domain Name System: Issues for Congress (Mar, 6, 2015).
• Information Warfare: The Role of Social Media in Conflict (CRS Insights) (Mar. 4, 2015).
• Email Privacy: District Court Rules that ECPA Warrants Apply to Electronic Communications Stored Overseas (CRS Legal Sidebar) (Mar. 4, 2015).
• Genetic Testing: Background and Policy Issues (Mar. 2, 2015).

February

• The First Responder Network (FirstNet) and Next-Generation Communications for Public Safety: Issues for Congress (Feb. 27, 2015).
• Cybersecurity: Authoritative Reports and Resources, by Topic (Feb. 27, 2015).
• The EMV Chip Card Transition: Background, Status, and Issues for Congress (Feb. 26, 2015).
• Freedom of Information Act Legislation in the 114th Congress: Issue Summary and Side-by-Side Analysis (Feb. 26, 2015).
• Access to Broadband Networks: The Net Neutrality Debate (Feb. 26, 2015).
• Anthem Data Breach: How Safe Is Health Information Under HIPAA? (CRS Insights) (Feb. 24, 2015).
• Legislation to Facilitate Cybersecurity Information Sharing: Economic Analysis (Feb. 23, 2015).
• Spectrum Needs of Self-Driving Vehicles (CRS Insights) (Feb. 12, 2015).
• Tailoring the Patent System for Specific Industries (Feb. 6, 2015).
• The Presidential Libraries Act and the Establishment of Presidential Libraries (Feb. 6, 2015).
• Access to Broadband Networks: The Net Neutrality Debate (Feb. 5, 2015).
• Spectrum Policy: Provisions in the 2012 Spectrum Act (Feb. 5, 2015).
• Cybersecurity: Authoritative Reports and Resources, by Topic (Feb. 3, 2015).
• Common Questions About Federal Records and Related Agency Requirements (Feb. 2, 2015).

January

• Information Warfare: Cyberattacks on Sony, CRS Insights (Jan. 30, 2015).
• Bitcoin: Questions, Answers, and Analysis of Legal Issues (Jan. 28, 2015).
• National Security Letters: Proposals in the 113th Congress (Jan. 22, 2015).
• Aereo and FilmOn X: Internet Television Streaming and Copyright Law (Jan. 22, 2015).
• The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA): An Overview of Programs and Funding (Jan. 21, 2015).
• Overview and Issues for Implementation of the Federal Cloud Computing Initiative: Implications for Federal Information Technology Reform Management (Jan. 20, 2015).
• The Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program: Status and Issues (Jan. 15, 2015).
• Cybercrime: Conceptual Issues for Congress and U.S. Law Enforcement (Jan. 15, 2015).
• Intelligence Authorization Legislation for FY2014 and FY2015: Provisions, Status, Intelligence Community Framework (Jan. 14, 2015).
• The Corporation for Public Broadcasting: Federal Funding and Issues (Jan. 13, 2015).
• The Federal Communications Commission: Current Structure and Its Role in the Changing Telecommunications Landscape (Jan. 9, 2015).
• The Federal Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Program: Background, Funding and Activities (Jan. 9, 2015).
• Cyber Operations in DOD Policy and Plans: Issues for Congress (CRS Report R43848) (Jan. 5, 2015).

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